Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion—this rich, creamy cheesecake combines smooth white chocolate, velvety cream cheese, and chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike!
Ingredients
-
200g crushed graham crackers (about 2 cups)
-
100g melted butter (about 7 tablespoons)
-
300g white chocolate chips (melted and slightly cooled)
-
500g cream cheese (softened)
-
200ml heavy cream (chilled)
-
100g granulated sugar
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
-
200g Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped (reserve some for topping if desired)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
-
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
-
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter.
-
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
-
Bake for 8 minutes, then remove and let cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
-
Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
-
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
-
Slowly mix in the melted white chocolate.
-
Whip the heavy cream separately until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
-
Fold in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
3. Bake the Cheesecake
-
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
-
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the center is just set.
-
Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator.
4. Chill and Serve
-
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
-
Before serving, garnish with additional chopped Reese’s cups or a drizzle of melted white chocolate (optional).
-
Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts and serve chilled.
Notes
-
Let cheesecake come to room temperature for 10–15 minutes before slicing
-
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor
-
This dessert is rich—small slices go a long way
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American